London hospitality operator Inception Group has announced plans to open a 2,400sq ft bar concept, The Admiral’s Mess, at the new Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch. The 60-seat venue will sit outside the operator’s established brands, which include Mr Fogg’s and Cahoots. It joins planned restaurants from chefs Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud inside […]

A hotel development site in Covent Garden has been brought to market for more than £25m on behalf of GMS Estates. The site comprises Kingsway House and the adjacent 4 Great Queen Street in central London. Planning permission allows the conversion of the properties into an 80-bedroom hotel with a commercial unit, including a new […]

Hotel management company Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has appointed hospitality veteran Sylvain Lagier as vice president of operations, as it strengthens its senior leadership team overseeing its UK portfolio. Lagier will be responsible for operations across Aimbridge’s Region 3, which comprises more than 25 managed properties throughout the UK. The portfolio includes hotels operating under brands […]

RBH Hospitality has been appointed by Victory Group to manage Cameron House Resort on Loch Lomond, marking the investment group’s first move into the UK hotel market. The deal adds the five-star resort to RBH’s growing luxury portfolio, following Victory Group’s acquisition of the property earlier this year. Story Stream More on Cameron House Set […]

Boutique hotel Palm Court Hotel on the Isle of Wight has reported a successful first summer season, with more than 200 suite nights booked and reservations secured into 2027. During its first trading period, Palm Court recorded more than 200 booked suite nights, with guests staying for an average of more than four nights. Bookings […]

A former Ramada hotel in Loughborough has been brought to market with an asking price of more than £3m for the freehold. The 85-bedroom property, which is located on an 0.8-acre site, was purpose-built and includes an enclosed courtyard with a feature fountain, a reception area, a bar and restaurant trading areas, as well as […]

Whitbread has been named by the government among 658 employers found to have underpaid staff below the National Minimum Wage, with the Premier Inn owner found to have underpaid 342 employees a combined £4,193. The Department for Business and Trade said the businesses named in its latest enforcement round have since repaid around £4m to […]

Country house hotel Ansty Hall has completed the first phase of a wider bedroom renovation, revealing seven redesigned rooms as the Warwickshire property continues its refurbishment under Exclusive Collection. The latest work follows the renovation of the hotel’s ground floor after Exclusive Collection took over the 17th Century property in 2023. The wider restoration programme […]

Constellation Hotels has appointed Neil Jacobs to lead a newly created luxury hospitality management business, as the company prepares to build an international collection of hotels, resorts and residences. Jacobs will serve as chief executive of the new business, which will be built around Constellation’s existing London portfolio of The Connaught, The Berkeley and The […]

Amante Capital has launched a £3.7m investment programme across 29 UK hotels operated by Kingfisher Hospitality Group to cut carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. The capital will fund rooftop solar panels, smart thermostat technology, voltage optimisation, LED lighting and water-saving systems across the portfolio. Story Stream More on Sustainability The rollout includes over £850,000 […]